Ash Wednesday. The day after Shrove Tuesday. Today marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day fasting period for Christians, focused on prayer, almsgiving, reflection and turning inwards in preparation for Easter. By laying an additional layer of meaning over our daily dietary choices let us dwell in a different perception of our ‘daily bread’.

Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in Austria. This article discusses the influence of blood lipid levels on the risk of cardiovascular disease and the extent to which these can be influenced by diet and lifestyle.

With my very first post, "the role of food in the life of a dietician", I would like to start by sharing something personal, namely the role that food plays in my life.